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Kendrick Lamar’s “tv off” has landed a major placement, soundtracking Buick’s latest commercial.
The pairing feels especially fitting, considering the Compton MC’s opening line on the track, “All I ever wanted was a black Grand National.”
The Grand National is one of Buick’s most popular vintage vehicles, making the brand’s decision to tap “tv off” for its campaign feel like a perfect match.
Beyond its commercial success, “tv off” has also earned critical acclaim.… Read more
Last week, as many had predicted over the past few years, Kanye West woke up one morning and decided to apologize.
Not necessarily in the half-hearted, PR-cleansed way we’ve grown accustomed to from public figures who torch their reputations with some moral dereliction or another and then attempt to rebuild them with carefully selected language, sympathetic lighting, and a nodding Gayle King. This apology was longer. Slower. More deliberate. He spoke about his bipolar disorder. About the car accident years ago that he says caused a brain injury that altered his personality.… Read more
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. As we reflect on our stories, this centennial is not only a moment of celebration but a call to urgency, a reminder that protecting, preserving, and uplifting Black history matters now more than ever.
Let’s take a look back at how we got here and why this year carries such deep significance.
Black History Month traces its roots back to 1926, when historian Carter G.… Read more
Cardi B may not have had herself a big night at the Grammys (she was only nominated for one award), but she did have herself quite the weekend as the special musical guest on Saturday Night Live this past Saturday night (Jan. 31).
Hitting the stage to perform her latest hit, “Bodega Baddie,” the Bronx representative got in touch with her Latina roots as she strutted out in a custom dress that not only showcased her dangerous curves, but also her Dominican heritage.… Read more
For many Black families, travel is more than just a getaway; it’s an opportunity to embrace the world as a powerful classroom. Stepping into places where our history unfolded transforms stories that are often passed down at the dinner table into lived experiences that children and teens can see, feel, and even question.
Visiting historic neighborhoods, museums, and cultural landmarks invites meaningful conversations about resilience, creativity, and legacy, and reminds us that history is not a distant, abstract metaphor but is rooted in real people, places, and experiences.… Read more
One of the biggest complaints that Hip-Hop fans have nowadays is that rappers have run out of things to talk about in their songs and well, it looks like Travis Scott heard y’all loud and clear and it’s pretty safe to say that the topic he touches on his latest record hasn’t been rapped about before.
According to TMZ, on Don Toliver’s new cut “Rosary,” Travis Scott takes a trip down memory lane and spits a few bars about the breast size of his famous baby mama, Kylie Jenner.… Read more
T.I. may be preparing to retire following the release of his upcoming album, Kill The King.
While speaking on the Grammys red carpet, the ATL legend revealed that the end of his rap career could be near.
“It’s time, I have many gifts that God has given me that I can spend more time and attention on. I also can spend more time and attention on my family and children. There’s plenty of stuff to do.”… Read more
Anyone who has been paying attention to literally every action the Trump administration has taken since day one of President Donald Trump’s second term knows that political posturing and an attempt to intimidate the opposition are the motivators for the public arrests of activists and journalists who were present during a nonviolent protest at St. Paul’s Cities Church last month.
The MAGA-fied federal government wanted to send a message that it pretends is about religious freedom when it’s actually just about a partisan show of force meant to appease right-wing constituents, who are still unwilling to admit this whole immigration crackdown has been a little more than a series of human rights violations and a big show of government-sanctioned xenophobia and racism.… Read more
Target is once again the target of public ire, as Minnesotans are demanding that the company take a stand against ICE.
You might be wondering why Target, of all companies, is being asked to say something. That’s because, according to the New York Times, the retailer’s headquarters are located in Minneapolis. Target has remained relatively silent about ICE’s activities in the city, despite a video going viral showing one of its employees being arrested while screaming, “I’m a U.S.… Read more
BIA is putting a stop to a “whole lotta” online rumors.
A social media user recently asked the Massachusetts MC, “is it true you slept with J. Cole?” She quickly shut the claim down, calling cap and responding, “No & I have never slept with a married man ever. Fake tea.”
J. Cole and BIA previously collaborated on the 2022 track “LONDON,” and she recently revisited how the record came together during an interview. According to BIA, the collaboration was strictly professional from start to finish:
“He (J.… Read more
